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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.3%inclusion8 decks347 decks
-3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.9%inclusion4 decks215 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.4%inclusion3 decks215 decks
-10%synergy
Crystalline Armor
1.0%inclusion2 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion514 decks540 decks
87%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
86%inclusion438 decks508 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion454 decks540 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion425 decks507 decks
75%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion416 decks540 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion422 decks540 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion403 decks540 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion401 decks540 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion391 decks540 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion373 decks540 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion372 decks512 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion352 decks508 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion368 decks540 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion359 decks540 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion353 decks540 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion343 decks540 decks
56%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion312 decks508 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
61%inclusion329 decks540 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion304 decks540 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion300 decks540 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion285 decks540 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion275 decks540 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion206 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion167 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion119 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion109 decks540 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion106 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion86 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion67 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.9%inclusion37 decks540 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion257 decks540 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
47%inclusion254 decks540 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion235 decks508 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion247 decks540 decks
23%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
45%inclusion228 decks508 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
45%inclusion242 decks540 decks
42%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion228 decks540 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion228 decks540 decks
39%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
41%inclusion223 decks540 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
41%inclusion206 decks508 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion208 decks540 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion193 decks508 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion184 decks540 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
32%inclusion161 decks508 decks
24%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion161 decks508 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion166 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
30%inclusion164 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion163 decks540 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion161 decks540 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion150 decks508 decks
26%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion144 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion143 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
26%inclusion132 decks508 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion140 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
24%inclusion131 decks540 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion108 decks500 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion110 decks540 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion103 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion99 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion95 decks540 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion93 decks540 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion92 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion90 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion89 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion69 decks508 decks
10%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion67 decks508 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion68 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion62 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion49 decks437 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion57 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.3%inclusion50 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.3%inclusion50 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.1%inclusion49 decks540 decks
-2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion45 decks508 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion47 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.1%inclusion44 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.9%inclusion40 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.8%inclusion42 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.2%inclusion39 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.2%inclusion39 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion278 decks540 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion251 decks540 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion214 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion202 decks540 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion189 decks540 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion172 decks508 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion174 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
28%inclusion144 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion135 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion134 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion126 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion86 decks540 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion71 decks508 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion75 decks540 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion73 decks540 decks
-19%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion64 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion56 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion56 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion40 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion38 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.2%inclusion28 decks540 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion27 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.0%inclusion27 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
50%inclusion272 decks540 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion220 decks540 decks
-9%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion197 decks540 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion165 decks540 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion161 decks540 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion147 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion118 decks540 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion113 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion97 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion96 decks540 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion70 decks507 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion63 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion58 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.4%inclusion51 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion49 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.9%inclusion48 decks540 decks
-20%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion35 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion34 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion34 decks540 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.2%inclusion28 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.1%inclusion26 decks508 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion295 decks540 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion294 decks540 decks
51%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion227 decks487 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion246 decks540 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
44%inclusion223 decks508 decks
36%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion236 decks540 decks
40%synergy
Champion's Helm
40%inclusion214 decks540 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion212 decks540 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion209 decks540 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion195 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion180 decks540 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion178 decks540 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion172 decks540 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion158 decks500 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion169 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion147 decks508 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion154 decks540 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion147 decks540 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion142 decks540 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion139 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion136 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion135 decks540 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion133 decks540 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion129 decks540 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion123 decks540 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion110 decks540 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion101 decks508 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion101 decks540 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion100 decks540 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion95 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion94 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion92 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion89 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion81 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion75 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion72 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion71 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion65 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion64 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion64 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion63 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion62 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion57 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion57 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion57 decks540 decks
-4%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion55 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion53 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.4%inclusion51 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion51 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.5%inclusion46 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion270 decks540 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion194 decks540 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion90 decks540 decks
-2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion63 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion60 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion42 decks439 decks
8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.3%inclusion37 decks508 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.2%inclusion39 decks540 decks
-23%synergy
Strong Back
7.2%inclusion39 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.1%inclusion32 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.7%inclusion31 decks540 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.7%inclusion31 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion211 decks540 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion181 decks540 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion157 decks540 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion150 decks540 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion110 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion107 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion98 decks540 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion97 decks540 decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion89 decks508 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion94 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion91 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion76 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion58 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion47 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion43 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion33 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion28 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion531 decks540 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion480 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion113 decks508 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion106 decks540 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion103 decks540 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion76 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion61 decks540 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion60 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion59 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion41 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.4%inclusion40 decks540 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion37 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion32 decks540 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.0%inclusion27 decks540 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion524 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion523 decks540 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion515 decks540 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion510 decks540 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion378 decks540 decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion369 decks540 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion344 decks540 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion336 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion315 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion311 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion300 decks540 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion298 decks540 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion297 decks540 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion280 decks540 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion270 decks540 decks
28%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion262 decks540 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion261 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion252 decks540 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion245 decks540 decks
-4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion244 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion243 decks540 decks
19%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion232 decks540 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion221 decks540 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion220 decks540 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion196 decks540 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion193 decks540 decks
26%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion179 decks540 decks
26%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion141 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
26%inclusion141 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion133 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion120 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion118 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion118 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion116 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion107 decks540 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion106 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion105 decks540 decks
-11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion99 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion99 decks540 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
18%inclusion97 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion92 decks540 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion91 decks540 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion90 decks540 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion89 decks540 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion83 decks508 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion87 decks540 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion83 decks540 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion82 decks540 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion80 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion70 decks540 decks
6%synergy